Congratulations to the Pingree Grove & Countryside personnel the completed their yearlong Paramedic Training at St Joesph Hospital.

Firefighter Gabe Barrera
Firefighter John Eiermann
Firefighter Tyler Gillespie
Firefighter Faith Karassy... (Full Story & Photos)

This week all of our Shifts and the Burlington Fire Protection District trained on Vertical Ventilation and Ground Ladders at the Elgin Community Collage Public Safety Center.

The Ladder Training was a timed evolution for a company throwing three ladders to several windows for victim rescues.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week all of our shifts conducted walk throughs at the Cambridge Lakes Center and Carillon Community Center. Building layouts, utilities, fire protection systems, hydrant locations, hazards and emergency response were discussed.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week the House passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time Permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act was passed in the house by a 308 to 171 vote and now is headed to the Senate. If the Bill Passes the Senate and is signed by the President it will become Law. There will be no more Fall and Spring, Time Changes. States would have the choice to opt out and continue with the Time Changes. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, Pingree Grove & Countryside participated in the Village of Pingree Grove's America 250 Independence Day Celebration.
-Friday there were Bands, Food and Beverages. Fire District personnel handed out Public Education Information and Goodies. They also talked with the public and answered any questions.
-Saturday kicked off with a Parade, more Food, Beverages, Bands and Shows and ended ... (Full Story & Photos)